A patient has a monoclonal protein with a concentration of 2.5 g/dL. Levels of other immunoglobulins are normal and serum calcium is not elevated. The patient has a mild plasmacytosis (5%) of the bone marrow. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient has a monoclonal protein with a concentration of 2.5 g/dL. Levels of other immunoglobulins are normal and serum calcium is not elevated. The patient has a mild plasmacytosis (5%) of the bone marrow. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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